Pre French Revolution
Which social class did the government officials belong to?
2nd Estate
What event officially started the French Revolution
Storming of the Bastille
Who took control of France during the Reign of Terror
Maximillian Robespierre
What did Napoleon do prior to becoming leader of France
He was a general
Which social class did most people belong to
3rd Estate
List 2 ways that the French Revolution changed rights and freedoms in France
All citizens equal
religious freedom
everyone taxed
Gave everyone rights and freedoms
What was the group called who took control during the French Revolution
Radicals
How did Napoleon come to power
He arrived and took over
List 2 countries Napoleon tried to capture but failed
England
Russia
T / F Everyone in the 3rd Estate was poor
False
What type of government did the French Revolution make France
Limited Monarchy
What happened to Louis XVI during the Reign of Terror
He was beheaded
List 3 positive things Napoleon did for France
Rebuilt roads and buildings
improved education
expanded rights and freedoms
did away with social classes
promoted equal laws
List 2 complaints that the 3rd Estate had against the other Estates
1. They didnt pay taxes
2. They had more rights and freedoms
3. They had twice the votes
What was the upper class of the 3rd Estate called?
Bourgeoisie
What was the document called in France that came up with all the new rights and freedoms
Declaration of the Rights of Man and the Citizen
What was the device called that was used to execute thousands during the French Revolution
Guillotine
What battle did Napoleon try and capture England but fail
Battle of Trafalgar
What island was Napoleon first sent to where he escaped
Elba
Who was the King of France during the pre revolution. He ended up trying to flee and run away
Louis XVI
What was the slogan of the French Revolution
Liberty, Equality, Fraternity
What happened to Robespierre at the end of the Reign of Terror and who took over France
He was beheaded.
Napoleon
What battle was Napoleon finally defeated at. This totally ended his reign
Battle of Waterloo
What was the final Island that Napoleon was exiled to
St. Helena